Monday, June 4, 2012

Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups

Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups

INGREDIENTS:
Serves 4
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes)
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
  • 2 Tbsp Thai fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 3 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 3 small shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 piece lemongrass (4 inches long), minced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 Thai or Serrano chili, stemmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 lb 99% fat-free ground turkey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
DIRECTIONS:


1. In a bowl, whisk lime juice, lemon juice, fish sauce, and honey.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, shallots, lemongrass, and chili. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Add turkey. Season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until meat and vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the dressing to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add mint. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Spoon turkey mix onto lettuce leaves.

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